Don Hutchison reacts to Craig Burley’s proposal for the Premier League ending the current season. Mark Ogden and Danny Higginbotham weigh in on how to handle promotion and relegation if the season can’t finish. Craig Burley explains there is no longer a feasible path to restart the current Premier League season. The Rory Delap era
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What happens to Barrow may ultimately signpost what happens to Liverpool, Leeds United and other teams left hanging in their quest for being crowned champions. Liverpool have waited 30 years to scratch their title itch. Leeds, meanwhile, are approaching the 16th anniversary of their relegation from the Premier League — a scar that will only
The former Elland Road-favourite looks back fondly on the talented Leeds side of the early 2000s, and their rapid fall from European heights. Following their win against Millwall, the FC panel talk Leeds United’s Championship title hopes. Mark Viduka believes Bernie Mandic played a detrimental role in his relationship with former Leeds and Socceroos teammate
Steve Nicol dismisses the idea of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s job at Manchester United being under threat. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gives an update on Marcus Rashford’s injury and how Man United will cope without him. Frank Leboeuf doesn’t think adding Edinson Cavani would do anything for Manchester United’s future. Craig Burley evaluates Ed Woodward’s part in
African footballers are ubiquitous in almost all of the world’s biggest leagues, with the continent’s players still one of the greatest contributions to global sport. In 2019, some have been among the top performers in their respective divisions, setting the standard for African players abroad. Here, ESPN’s Ed Dove picks out the outstanding African talent
Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), the Qatar state investment company that owns PSG, are getting a step closer to a takeover of English second division club Leeds United, sources have told ESPN FC on Monday. The discussions between the representatives of QSI and the Yorkshire club have been going on for a while now. Before last
Emiliano Sala agreed to join Cardiff from Nantes. Cardiff City are appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) following FIFA’s judgement over the transfer fee for the late Emiliano Sala. FIFA announced on Monday that Cardiff City need to pay Nantes the first instalment of £5.3 million of Sala’s £15m transfer fee. – Borden:
Jurgen Klopp heaps praise on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s growth at such a young age, as the Liverpool local is getting a mural of himself. Jurgen Klopp speaks exclusively to ESPN to explain why Liverpool’s “perfect performance” vs. Barcelona was his favorite moment so far. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp tells ESPN FC’s Melissa Reddy that re-signing Philippe
12:04 PM ET Mason Mount celebrates his opening goal for the Blues. Chelsea FC via Getty Images Chelsea came from behind to beat Championship side Reading 4-3 in a preseason friendly on Sunday thanks to goals from Ross Barkley, Kenedy and a brace from Mason Mount. The Blues started a strong team with Christian Pulisic in
9:10 AM ET Rob Dawson PERTH, Australia — Romelu Lukaku was omitted from the squad again as Manchester United beat Leeds United 4-0 at Optus Stadium. The striker is being pursued by Inter Milan and sat out a second consecutive game through injury. He was able to train on Monday but United insisted he had
With the summer transfer window nearing its end, Steve Nicol gives his list of players Liverpool should make moves for. Liverpool have not made any big summer moves yet, but club legend Steve Nicol explains why that is nothing to worry about. After Peter Crouch’s retirement, Shaka Hislop explains how his height made it easy
ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop sees Derby County boss Frank Lampard taking the helm at his former club Chelsea as only a short-term fix for the London club. ESPN FC’s Craig Burley lists the reasons why Frank Lampard would have a difficult time as Chelsea manager should he be appointed to replace the outgoing Maurizio Sarri.
ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop sees Derby County boss Frank Lampard taking the helm at his former club Chelsea as only a short term fix for the London club. ESPN FC’s Craig Burley lists the reasons why Frank Lampard would have a difficult time as Chelsea manager should he be appointed to replace the outgoing Maurizio
ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti questions whether Maurizio Sarri will be able to implement “Sarri-ball” at Juventus, after leaving Chelsea for the Italian club. Craig Burley says results, not Frank Lampard, will get Chelsea fans behind the club, slamming the idea hiring the club legend will rally supporters. Gab Marcotti feels Chelsea have a big mountain
The FC guys mention Manchester United’s ’99 treble winners and Arsenal’s ’98 side when questioning if Man City are the best team of the Premier League era. After Man United’s sixth-place finish, the FC crew question if there was some merit to Jose Mourinho calling second place ‘an achievement’ last campaign. Manchester United have agreed
Derby County beat Leeds United 4-2 at Elland Road in a sensational match to reach the playoff final at Wembley where they’ll meet Aston Villa. Aston Villa will get another crack at the Championship play-offs final after last year’s disappointment thanks to a win over West Brom on penalties. It is the most lucrative one-off
Frank Lampard’s Derby County secured a playoff semifinal against Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United with a 2-1 win over West Brom, pipping Middlesbrough to sixth place. John Obi Mikel is closing in on a return to the Premier League with a source telling ESPN FC that the former Chelsea star is considering multiple offers from around